College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Lawn slime

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

• A big year for outbreaks of soft scales in Michigan

  Published on June 6, 2008
  

• Turf susceptible to drought?

  Published on June 5, 2009
  

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  Ice on putting greens: Big deal or no deal?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Freeze-thaw cycles throughout this winter are creating short-term ice sheets on putting greens.

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  Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

  Published on April 16, 2024
  The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.

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  Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?

  Published on February 8, 2024
  The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides.

• Fall is the ideal time to control broadleaf weeds in turfgrass

  Published on September 19, 2013
  Now is the best time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover.

• Update on grubs and chafer beetles

  Published on June 30, 2006
  

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  Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023

  Published on May 4, 2023
  Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life.

• Timing for fall fertilization and rust on turf

  Published on September 7, 2012
  Following a stressful summer, lawns will benefit from a timely fertilizer application in the fall and may help turfgrass out-grow rust infestations.

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  Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

  Published on May 1, 2020
  The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.

• Finding accurate information on the Internet

  Published on November 8, 2013
  The Internet is a valuable source of information, however caution must be taken to assure the information is correct.

• When grass produces seedheads

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will keep the lawn healthy and looking good.

• Waitea patch appearing on golf courses

  Published on June 1, 2007
  

• Patching up lawns

  Published on April 18, 2008
  

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  Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 1 of 2

  Published on March 21, 2017
  In Michigan, it is illegal to sell, purchase or apply restricted use pesticides without holding a valid pesticide applicator’s certification or working on your own farm under the direct supervision of someone who does. What is that and how do you get one?

• Smart Gardeners mow leaves into lawn to bring green returns next year

  Published on November 18, 2013
  Recycle grass and fallen leaves to invest in a greener lawn next year.

• In case you missed it, spring lawn care practices

  Published on April 4, 2012
  Spring came roaring in early March and with it many of our typical lawn care practices happened much earlier than usual. What can you do for your lawn to ensure summer success?

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

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  Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles

  Published on April 17, 2014
  The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises.